[pct-l] Shoes
Spring
kjssail at yahoo.com
Sat Nov 21 21:13:31 CST 2009
I can't recommend a shoe, because the ones I liked a lot are out of production. I have big, wide feet with high arches. I was happy with New Balance 907. Then they turned them into 908's, which were hotter - more "protection" on the toes areas. Now they have turned those into 910's, which are Goretex lined and thus will have even more heat included.
I also find that NB wear out very quickly, often less than 500 miles. And, they have a reputation for being made in the US, but most are, in fact, made in China.
So that is my very personal take on NB. I think I might check out Lowa's, which are a bit heavy, not really "trail runner", but much studier and not so hot-footed. One thing I would recommend is to check out the shoes at a place like REI, so if you don't like them, you can return them. I would put 100+ miles on some before deciding you really like them.
Happy hiking, Spring
happy hiking
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